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Mambu Achieves Swift Business Connect Certification to Streamline Global Managed Connectivity

By Lauren Towner · 16 July 2026

In brief: Mambu is now a certified Swift Business Connect Enabler, providing financial institutions with fully managed, cloud-native access to Swift’s global messaging network via the Mambu Payments Hub.

Key facts
Network Reach12,000 institutions
Global Presence260+ customers in 65+ countries
Live CustomersBankB, Outpayce, BCB Group
Press Release: Mambu Achieves Swift Business Connect Certification to Streamline Global Managed Connectivity | Featured Image by FF News

Quick Summary

Mambu has become a certified Swift Business Connect Enabler, allowing financial institutions to access Swift’s global network via a fully managed cloud-native model. This integration into the Mambu Payments Hub eliminates the need for legacy infrastructure, enabling banks to scale cross-border payment flows with enhanced security and compliance.

How does Mambu simplify Swift Business Connect for banks?

Managed Swift connectivity is now a reality for financial institutions looking to bypass the technical debt of legacy systems. By achieving certification as a Swift Business Connect Enabler, Mambu takes over the infrastructure and security requirements typically managed in-house. This allows banks to focus on customer experience rather than maintaining complex messaging hardware.

  • Direct cloud access to Swift’s network of 12,000 institutions.
  • Seamless integration with the Mambu Payments Hub for unified orchestration.
  • Reduced operational burden through fully managed compliance and updates.

The solution is designed for rapid market entry, allowing neobanks and established lenders to launch international payment services without the traditional multi-month setup times associated with Swift onboarding.

What results has the Mambu Payments Hub delivered?

The platform is already delivering tangible operational efficiency for early adopters. Financial institutions like BankB, Outpayce, and BCB Group are currently utilizing the platform to serve millions of customers globally. By centralizing bank payment gateways, these firms have reported faster implementation cycles and more reliable cross-border transaction processing.

  • Live implementation with BankB using ING as a SEPA sponsor bank.
  • Global scalability supporting over 260 customers across 65 countries.
  • Unified payment flows covering domestic, international, and correspondent banking.

By leveraging Swift Alliance Cloud connectivity, Mambu ensures that its users can manage high-volume payment schemes through a single, consistent interface, significantly reducing the risk of manual processing errors.

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This move by Mambu significantly moves the needle by lowering the barrier to entry for Swift Business Connect. For too long, Swift access was the domain of Tier-1 banks with massive IT budgets. By offering managed Swift connectivity as a cloud-native service, Mambu is democratizing global payment infrastructure. This integration effectively turns complex cross-border messaging into a plug-and-play feature for the next generation of fintechs.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mambu's role as a Swift Business Connect Enabler?

Mambu acts as a certified Enabler that provides financial institutions with a fully managed, cloud-native gateway to the Swift network. This allows banks to access Swift Alliance Cloud connectivity through the Mambu Payments Hub without needing to maintain their own dedicated physical infrastructure or legacy hardware.

Which banks are already using Mambu's Swift connectivity?

BankB is currently live on the platform, utilizing Mambu’s Swift Alliance Cloud connectivity to link with ING as their SEPA sponsor bank. Other institutions, including Outpayce and BCB Group, have also successfully onboarded to Mambu’s payments platform to scale their global operations.

How does this certification benefit fintechs and neobanks?

Fintechs and neobanks can now access Swift’s global network of 12,000 institutions with significantly lower operational overhead. Mambu manages the complex security, compliance, and infrastructure requirements, allowing these smaller or more agile players to offer sophisticated cross-border payment services quickly.

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Companies in this story: BankB, Mambu, Outpayce, Swift, ING, BCB

People in this story: Édouard Mandon, Patrick Herwegh

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